Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

Nikka Coffey Grain is a signature grain whisky which was released in 2012. Predominantly made from corn, the whisky distilled in a Coffey still is matured in old casks such as re-filled, remade and re-charred casks originally made from American oak to deliver the sweet and mellow flavours of Coffey distillates.

Somewhere between a Bourbon and a Scotch, Nikka Coffey Grain can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, served long with still water mizuwari-style, topped with soda in a highball or as the base of classic cocktails such as a perfect Manhattan.

Flavour Profile

Tasting Notes

Colour

Golden Amber.

Nose

Fresh and enticing, it reveals ripe pear, cherry and exotic fruit aromas. Citrus notes of blood orange and lemon appear, slowly giving way to more subtle floral scents. With air, aromas of pastry, coconut and bourbon vanilla emerge, with underlying notes of mint and a hint of musk.

Palate

Juicy and pleasant, the promises of the nose are kept. Intense ripe fruit with rum accents (banana) and caramel. The complexity develops with hint of liquorice and star anise. The mid-palate shows more fruit, dominated by pear nectar and quickly moving on the creamier notes with an omnipresent freshness.

Finish

Just as pleasant as on the palate with pear and vanilla bourbon, ending on a very nice light bitter touch.